Prepare against David Krstic
CM · SVN · World #16,106 classical · FIDE ID 14654946
Our database contains 76 games by David Krstic, covering Jan 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find David Krstic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Krstic before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,094 | 2,209 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,089 | 2,204 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,171 | 2,171 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 16 | 29 | 31 | 21.1% |
| As White | 37 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 24.3% |
| As Black | 39 | 7 | 14 | 18 | 17.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Krstic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Krstic's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 43.2% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 40.5% | 56.7% |
| c4 | 6 | 16.2% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Krstic usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Krstic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Krstic usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 41% of White games, 56.7% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Krstic usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Krstic usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Krstic usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 85.0% | 35.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 64.3% | 38.9% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 35.7% | 40.0% |
David Krstic's chess games
All 76 games by David Krstic in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2023 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 16 wins, 29 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A14 | Catalan | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E67 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Blaz Bratovic | 2,330 | 36th Slovenian Individual Chess Championship 2026 | A05 |
| Mar 2026 | Ismail Cinar Keloglu | 2,083 | Bled Chess Festival 2026 | A37 |
| Jul 2026 | Siddhi Rao | 2,056 | Serbia Open 2026 | D00 |
| Jul 2026 | Kodric,Gasper | 2,050 | Serbia Open 2026 | D11 |
| Mar 2026 | Samo Fucka | 2,015 | Bled Chess Festival 2026 | B32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth Open U14 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,052 |
| Bled Chess Festival 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,183 |
| Serbia Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,047 |
| ch-EU Cities&Town Open | 2023 | 8 | 0.5 | 1,605 |
| World Cadets U12 2025 | 2025 | 7 | 2 | 1,723 |
| European Youth Team Chess Championships 2026 | O18 | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,151 |
| Ljubljana Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,061 |
| 29th HIT Open | 2025 | 5 | 2 | 1,870 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Krstic's chess games?
76 games by David Krstic, from Jan 2023 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line David Krstic has played.
What does David Krstic play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, David Krstic opens with 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.Nf3 (41% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Krstic answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games).
What openings does David Krstic play as White?
As White, David Krstic's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Krstic play as Black?
As Black, David Krstic most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is David Krstic's FIDE rating?
David Krstic is currently rated 2,094 in classical chess, 2,089 in rapid and 2,171 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,209 (May 2026).
How many games has David Krstic played?
Our database contains 76 games by David Krstic, covering Jan 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 29 draws, 31 losses (21.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Krstic?
76 games by David Krstic reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.